Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 118 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION
Chapter 10 - HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Section 144-118-10.I - Pharmacy Services
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The facility shall:
09/01/07 10.I.1. Provide current [no more than three (3) years old] reference material for staff to use as a resource for information regarding the administration and use of medication;
09/01/07 10.I.2. Develop policies and procedures with input from the pharmacist, physician and nurse to govern the administration and handling of drugs, to include but not be limited to:
a. Identification and administration of medications;
b. Drug storage and security measures;
c. Staff qualifications for medication administration;
d. Recording of medication administration;
e. Reporting of drug errors and reactions;
f. Self administration of drugs; and
g. The use of drugs by clients while not under the direct care of the facility.
